Crafting the Perfect Float
Tied on dry fly hooks (sizes 12–18), the Sedge Goddard features a buoyant, spun-deer-hair body and wing, ensuring it stays afloat even in rough currents. The segmented thread detailing enhances realism, mimicking the natural insect’s form, while optional painted or burned-in eyes add an extra layer of authenticity.
Key Design Elements
A hackle feather woven through the deer hair creates lifelike legs and boosts floatation, with delicate feelers sometimes added for finishing touches. This design excels at replicating adult caddisflies (or sedges), making it irresistible to trout during hatches.
Ideal Fishing Conditions
Deploy the Sedge Goddard on rivers and streams when caddisflies emerge. Its unmatched buoyancy shines in choppy or fast-moving water, precisely where these insects thrive—and where hungry fish lie in wait.